newsCO.com.au–Knife-wielding man shot dead by police in Brisbane

A knife-wielding man has been shot dead by police “in fear of their lives” during an incident outside a home in Brisbane’s bayside.

Police allege the “enraged” man arrived at the home at Goulburn Street at Wakerley before 10am on Sunday, armed with the knife, and tried to break in, threatening the terrified occupants who were known to him.

The residents phoned police and two officers tried to Taser the man before retreating 50 or 60 metres down the street.

Police are currently responding to a critical incident in Wakerley. Media reports that an officer was stabbed during the incident are inaccurate.

The Queensland Police Service’s Ethical Standards Command has launched an investigation into the incident on behalf of the State Coroner, with the assistance of the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Chief Supt Niland said the incident was “traumatic” for both the family and the police involved and the officers were receiving counselling.

It is the second shooting incident involving Queensland police in less than two weeks, after a 16-year-old boy was shot after allegedly lunging at officers with a knife at Springfield, southwest of Brisbane on February 14.

He was later charged after being released from hospital after treatment for non-life threatening injuries.